The most nonmetallic among the given elements is:

Silicon

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Phosphorous

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Sulphur

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Chlorine

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Solution

The correct option is D
Chlorine

Since metallic character decreases along the period (from left to right), chlorine is the most nonmetallic among the given choices.

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